Director, Transmission & Interconnection

Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora's modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary

The Director of Transmission Strategy will lead Antora's transmission and interconnection activities, including defining Antora's transmission and interconnection strategy, advocating in front of RTOs/ISOs and utilities to create transmission service that works for flexible, low load factor loads, identifying ideal grid locations for our thermal energy storage projects, and ensuring rapid and cost-effective interconnections in partnership with our utilities. They will lead the internal team managing interconnections and will externally represent Antora with RTOs/ISOs, transmission providers, and utilities to shape policy and strategic outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee interconnections for multiple 100+MW thermal energy storage projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Develop strategies to minimize transmission costs, including designing innovative RTO and/or utility tariff structures to provide non-firm or dispatchable transmission services.
• Direct analytical efforts and utilize tools to identify optimal project sites.
• Act as Antora's leading voice on transmission policy, engaging externally with RTOs/ISOs, utilities, and regulatory entities through testimony, written filings, white papers, and industry presentations.
• Ensure strategic alignment across internal departments including business development, operations, and government affairs/policy teams.

Key Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in transmission strategy, interconnection management, regulatory advocacy, or related roles within energy storage, renewables, utilities, or energy consulting.
• Experience influencing RTO/ISO transmission policy and cost allocation discussions. Strong understanding of transmission tariff structures and strategies to minimize associated project costs.
• Demonstrated ability to indirectly lead and coordinate cross-functional efforts to advance company-wide policy objectives.
• Proven ability to effectively manage in-house and external analytical teams and interpret results from interconnection and power flow analyses.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills with experience representing organizations externally.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation, problem-solving creativity and ability to get things done well.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Experience working directly for RTOs/ISOs or transmission providers.
• Established professional network within RTOs/ISOs and utility transmission stakeholders.

Work Location: Hybrid / Remote - San Jose, CA

Salary Range: $174,000 USD - $244,000 USD

Salary Basis: Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy's Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.

Benefits

Compensation & Paid Time Off

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• 401k plan with company match
• Clean commute stipend
• 15 paid vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays (10 fixed, 2 of your choosing)
• 16 hours of volunteer time off
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 24 hours of wellbeing time off

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees & dependents
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Vision, dental, and life coverage
• Flexible spending account & dependent care account options
• Subsidized backup childcare, senior care, and petcare
• 80 hours of sick leave
• Personalized access to mental health support

Facilities & Community

• Kitchen with a variety of healthy snacks & drinks
• On-site gym with fitness equipment
• On-site showers and bike parking
• Dedicated mothers' room
• Team volunteer events
• Monthly social gatherings
• Foosball table and lawn games for breaks and friendly competition